Math word problems

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you find the total cost when buying multiple items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items bought.

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If each kite uses 5 yards of ribbon, how do you find the total ribbon needed for multiple kites?

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Multiply the yards of ribbon per kite by the total number of kites.

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What does it mean to find the change in temperature?

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It means to subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature.

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How do you determine the weight of an item when given the weight of another item?

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Add the weight difference to the known weight.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What operation would you use to find out how much water is left after drinking some?

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Subtract the amount consumed from the total amount.

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What is the importance of keywords in word problems?

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Keywords help identify the operations needed to solve the problem.

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If a problem states 'more than', what operation should you use?

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You should use addition.

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If a problem states 'less than', what operation should you use?

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You should use subtraction.